Gurlaj Sandhu, BSc

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Gurlaj is a Master of Science (MSc) student in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba and a part of the CARe team. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at the University of Manitoba. Her thesis project focuses on understanding the impact of child maltreatment on sleep outcomes in Canadian adolescents. 

Education

2017-2022, Bachelor of Science (Major), Psychology, University of Manitoba

2024-ongoing, Master of Science, Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

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Research

Gurlaj's research interests include child maltreatment and child health outcomes, with a focus on intervention, prevention, and resilience. She is particularly interested in identifying protective factors that contribute to better outcomes following experiences of child maltreatment.

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